R v Oickle

R v Oickle, 2000 SCC 38 is a leading case decided by the Supreme Court of Canada on the common law rule for confessions.

Though the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ("Charter") remains in force for confessions made while in custody, the common law rule still applies in all circumstances.

Oickle was told he was under arrest and brought to the police station for further questioning.

The Court of Appeal found that the confession was inadmissible and overturned the conviction.

After review by the Supreme Court of Canada, Iacobucci J, writing for the majority, found the confession was admissible.